THE MASTER BRIDGE BUILDER

THE MASTER  BRIDGE BUILDER 

"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.  The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen. This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise" - Isaiah  43:2,19-21

A young girl was taking a train ride through the country, and the train was scheduled to cross two branches of a river and several wide streams. The water seen in advance always awakened doubts and fears in the child. She did not understand how it could safely be crossed. As they drew near the river, however, a bridge appeared, and furnished a way over. Two or three times the experience was repeated, and finally the child leaned back with a long breath of relief and confidence. She said in trusting content “Somebody has put bridges for us all the way!” (Culled from the American Messenger, 1922) 

Surviving after the COVID -19 pandemic will continue to throw up many economic, psychological and emotional challenges to people and businesses all over the world. It is anticipated that many organisations may downsize, some may fold up while others may have to do everything possible to reduce their overheads drastically in order to remain in business. The terrifying current and striking echo of economic hardship looming around COVID -19 is strong enough to send paralysing fear down the spine of many people all over the world. Like the girl in the above story, the question many people all over the world are asking today is "How are we going to cross this river COVID -19 without drowning financially,  emotionally,  maritally and spiritually". 

Friends, the Almighty God had already answered the above question in Isaiah 43:2,19-21. He promised to build many bridges across the river in such a time like this. He promised to make ways in the wilderness in such a time like this. He said categorically  that no river is strong enough to submerge His children's glorious destiny in a time like this. It was obvious that "The Master Bridge Builder" and "The Way Maker" already knew that we would pass through this route long time ago and he had already made necessary arrangements for our survival in a time like this. If you are genuinely saved, then, please relax because your businesses and jobs will survive the terrible storm of COVID -19. But, if you are not yet saved, please surrender your life to Jesus Christ today. As the Lord lives, this season will end in praise for you and your household (Isaiah 43:21). Are you still doubting the Omnipotent One? Please hold fast your confidence and trust in God until the end (Hebrews 10:35, Hebrews 3:14). Our God is too faithful to fail.  

"The person who is right with me will live by trusting in me. But I will not be pleased with the one who turns back in fear. But we are not those who turn back and are lost. No, we are the people who have faith and are saved"- Hebrews 10:38-‬39 (ERV)

One song that re-echoes the unshakeable agenda of God to build bridges of salvation, deliverance, provision, preservation and healing for all his children in such a time like this is titled "Jesus Built A Bridge". As you meditate on the lyrics of this wonderful hymn, please trust God to help you experience a true relationship with the Master Bridge Builder who is also called "The Way" and you will not drown or be stranded in such a time like this (John  14:6) . 

JESUS BUILT A BRIDGE by Poet Voices, 1991.

One day they nailed a carpenter to a rugged tree
thinking he would never build again
there they nailed him through his hands and feet
still he carried out a master plan.

Refrain:
          Jesus built a bridge to heaven, so that I could find a way up to Him
          Jesus built a bridge the only way he knew;
          With only three nails, and two pieces of wood,
          With one rugged cross, Jesus built a bridge.

The Father looked from heaven to a world below
And it seemed there was no way to claim His own
So to the world HIs Son, the Master builder had to go
To make a way to bring God's children home.

My prayer is that many will experience the saving power in the blood of Jesus Christ - the son of the Great Carpenter who specialises in building bridges across turbulent rivers before this season is over. The Master Bridge builder and Way Maker will confirm His promises by unveiling all the wonderful bridges he has built for us all the way. And we shall receive grace to praise Him for His faithfulness till we see Him in the city of Gold above.  

Good day and God bless you.

Maranatha!

Bro. Okanlawon Taiwo
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